Department of PSYCHOLOGY

Department Scholarships

Scholarship Descriptions & Criteria

Anita LeAnn Foster Graduate Psychology Endowment was established in 2009 in honor of the memory of LeAnn Foster, who earned her MA in Psychology from our department. This scholarship provides support to deserving graduate students who seek to work in the field of mental health. The student must be in good standing to receive this award. Submit the Scholarship Application by February 20, 2015.

Dr. Edward and Shirley Neulander Fund was established in 2000 to honor Ed Neulander’s memory. Ed was a faculty member in the Psychology Department from 1950 through 1983. This scholarship is provided to undergraduate psychology majors with a minimum of 3.5 GPA. The student must be in good standing to receive this award. Submit the Scholarship Application by February 20, 2015.

Anderson/Parente Scholarship Endowment was established in 1994 by two faculty members in the Psychology Department. This scholarship is provided to a worthy graduate student in either the Psychology MA or HRD program. First priority will be given to graduate students with disabilities. The student must be in good standing to receive this award.
Submit the Scholarship Application by February 20, 2015.

Marthe Quinotte Scholarship Endowment was established to provide financial support to worthy undergraduate psychology majors. Eligible candidates will be undergraduate juniors or seniors who have a minimum of 24 credit hours compeleted at Towson University, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and who have demonstrated a need for financial support as verified by the Financial Aid Office. To apply, please give the Application/Reference Form and an unofficial copy of your Towson University transcripts to a Psychology Department faculty member. That faculty member should submit those materials to the Psychology Department Office (LA 2210) by no later than noon on February 20th, 2015. Late submissions will not be considered.

Reminder: Students are only eligible to receive these scholarships one time.

Scholarship applications will be applied to students’ tuition and fee costs for the following semester.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michal Balass
at mbalass@towson.edu.

The Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship for Women is designed for second-career women and women seeking career advancement. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and to obtain an application, contact the Women’s Center, located in Room 311 of the University Union, at 410-704-2666.